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Most people misunderstand meditation. They think meditation means: "Clear your mind." "Stop thinking." "Be completely peaceful." So they sit down… close their eyes… and within seconds their mind says: Think about work. Think about dinner. Think about your problems. Think about that embarrassing moment from 10 years ago. And they conclude: "I can't meditate." But here is the truth. Meditation is not about stopping thoughts. Even great monks have thoughts. The real practice is much simpler — and much deeper. You just notice the thoughts without following them. In Buddhism, the mind is often compared to a wild monkey jumping from branch to branch. Meditation is not about killing the monkey. It's about sitting quietly and watching the monkey jump. At first the monkey is very active. Jumping everywhere. Making noise. But when you stop reacting to it… Something interesting happens. The monkey slowly becomes calmer. Not because you forced it… But because you stopped feeding it attention. And one day you realize something beautiful: You are not your thoughts. You are the one watching them. And in that moment… A deep peace begins to appear. ☸️ That is the real beginning of meditation. 👇 Comment honestly: When you try to meditate, does your mind become calmer or even more busy?
08/03/2026